Advancing understanding and healing through psychological science & practice.


Dr. Sebastian Mitchell Barr

I’m an experienced and highly trained psychologist who believes in applying psychological knowledge to move society, individuals, and communities forward.

There is no denying that psychological science and practice have been used as tools of oppression and othering, from the early dismissals of so-called “hysterical women” to conversion therapies aimed at changing people’s sexual attractions or gender identities/expressions. Despite this history, those of us working in the field of psychology today have the potential to facilitate powerful healing, liberation, wellness, and resistance. At its core, psychology is the exploration of people’s internal experiences and the ways these are impacted by and in turn impact external experiences. I am proud and excited to use psychology to promote mental health and challenge oppression.

Please explore this site to learn more about how we may be able to work together in psychotherapy or consultation.


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“I wish that instead of investing in these hierarchies of what’s right and who’s wrong, who’s authentic and who’s not, and ranking people according to rigid standards that ignore the diversity in our genders and sexualities, we gave people the freedom and resources to define, determine, and declare who they are.”

-Janet Mock, Redefining Realness

 

Are you looking to improve your ability to support and/or work clinically with the transgender and gender diverse community?

I want to help you build your capacity to offer the trans and gender diverse people in your lives, schools, clinics, or practices the effective and affirming support and care they deserve. Whether you are new to thinking about gender diversity, a seasoned professional struggling with gender-related complexities at an advanced level, or somewhere in between, I believe I can offer you useful resources.

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